Network Infrastructure Delivery Lead

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a Project Manager – Network to oversee end-to-end delivery of campus network infrastructure projects, including LAN/WAN, wireless, and data center connectivity. The role requires coordinating with engineering, security, facilities, and vendors to ensure on-scope, on-time, and within-budget delivery.

The candidate will manage project plans, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications, contributing to standard practices across IT services and capital construction

Qualifications

• Five years of progressive project management experience, especially in IT or network infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts (LAN/WAN, wireless, structured cabling, data center).
• Experience with budgets, schedules, vendors across multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination; higher education IT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead network infrastructure projects from planning to turnover.
• Coordinate with engineering, security, facilities, and vendors.
• Define project scope, schedule, risk, and budget.
• Develop status reporting for leadership updates.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Budget and schedule management

Networking concepts

ITIL knowledge

Education

Post-secondary education or relevant work experience

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Harvard University is seeking a Project Manager – Network to oversee end-to-end delivery of campus network infrastructure projects, including LAN/WAN, wireless, and data center connectivity. The role requires coordinating with engineering, security, facilities, and vendors to ensure on-scope, on-time, and within-budget delivery.

The candidate will manage project plans, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications, contributing to standard practices across IT services and capital construction